During a visit to Memphis in April, Andrew Young was talking with reporters about his lengthy public history – being part of Dr. Martin Luther King’s inner circle, a congressman, mayor of Atlanta, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. It was as he talked about King’s death in Memphis that Young, without any prompting, talked about a trio of Memphis attorneys – Benjamin Hooks, Russell Sugarmon and A. W. Willis – that were the key to his and King’s efforts to get things done in Memphis and the surrounding region.

2. Last Word: An Early Voting Challenge, Raleigh Settlement and Rocky Top Tumult - Friday, November 4, 2016

Early voting in Shelby County ended with some lines Thursday at several of the 21 sites. We should have the final turnout numbers Friday morning and you can get the totals first @tdnpols, www.twitter.com/tdnpols.

3. MIFA Announces Board For Fiscal Year 2017 - Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association, a 48-year-old nonprofit social service organization, has announced the election of new officers and three new members to its board of directors.

Officers for fiscal year 2017 are Milton Lovell, chair; Rev. Dorothy Wells, vice chair; Ken Jones, secretary and legal counsel; and Michelle Fulmer, treasurer.

4. Madeline Patterson Joins Burson Campaigns - Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Madeline Patterson has joined the Memphis office of Burson Campaigns, the corporate issues management unit of Burson-Marsteller, as a vice president. In her new role, Patterson will work with Burson clients on issues and crisis management, communications strategy, and integrated marketing and communications campaigns.

5. Browne Named RISE Foundation Board Chair - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Terri Browne, chief people officer for Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., has been named board chair of the nonprofit RISE Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of low-income working Memphians through financial literacy.

6. Woeppel Named CEO of UT Medical Group - Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Charles “Chuck” Woeppel has been named chief executive officer of UT Medical Group Inc. Woeppel, who has served as the organization’s chief operating officer since 2012, will also continue in that role.

7. Eason Joins Obsidian As Account Executive - Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Kelli Eason has joined Obsidian Public Relations as an account executive.

Hometown: Lake Charles, La.

8. ABA to Bring Family Law Conference - Thursday, August 30, 2007

More than 200 attorneys from across the country will descend on Memphis in October for the American Bar Association's Family Law Conference, which will serve as the organization's national Continuing Legal Education (CLE) fall program.

9. Archived Article - Tuesday, April 24, 2007

18 buildings near
Memphis International Airport
Sale Amount: $42 million

Sale Date: April 9, 2007
Buyer: Inland American TN Distribution LLC
Sellers: ProLogis-North Carolina LP (14 properties); Dorothy Vea Polk, Lewie R. Polk III, Patricia Polk Boyd, Peggy Polk Kent and Janice Polk Thompson (four properties)

10. Events - Thursday, September 21, 2006

The Center for Southern Folklore hosts country musician Roy Harper today from noon to 2 p.m. at 123 S. Main St. For more than 50 years, Harper has kept alive the traditions of old-time classic country and folk music with his tales of working on the railroad, hobos, ne'er-do-wells and the joys of small town life. The special lunchtime concert also will feature Ella Kizzie's homemade chicken dinner and peach cobbler. Admission to the concert is free with purchase of the chicken dinner ($10) or $5 for the concert only. For more information, call Tim Curry at 525-3655.

11. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 13, 2002
John Koonce, Michael A

John Koonce, Michael A. Wells and Tarie Smith, all Memphis residents, were chosen to win Canadian National Railway Co.s President's Awards for Excellence for 2002. Koonce is general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive...

12. Archived Article: Mals P.2 - Tuesday, November 13, 2001
PRESS RELEASE

MALS Equal Justice campaign on

Memphis Area Legal Services Inc. is in the midst of its annual fund raiser, The Campaign for Equal Justice, this year.

Begun in 1992 with financial support from the private bar, the campaign now ...

13. Archived Article: Mals P.2 - Thursday, November 8, 2001
PRESS RELEASE

MALS campaign kicks off

Memphis Area Legal Services Inc. is kicking off its annual fund raiser, The Campaign for Equal Justice, this year.

Begun in 1992 with financial support from the private bar association, the campaign now...

14. Archived Article: Mba P.2 - Friday, November 3, 2000
Bar Association announces nominees Bar Association announces nominees William H. Haltom Jr., president of the Memphis Bar Association, has released the report of the Nominations and Elections Committee for 2001. The 2001 president will be G. Patrick...

15. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 14, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Aug.14-Aug. 21 Aug. 14 The International Association for Administrative Professionals regular monthly meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Memphis East, with Gary Brackett as speaker. The cost...

16. Archived Article: Legal Analys - Thursday, January 18, 1996
01/17 Law analys Some Call It "Scorched Earth" By DOROTHY SANDERS WELLS Special to The Daily News Imagine this scenario: A couple is about to divorce and "Husband" and "Wife" are preparing to divide their marital proper...

17. Archived Article: Legal Analys - Thursday, December 21, 1995
THE BENEFITS OF A TANDEM 401 (k)/NON-QUALIFIED PLAN ARRANGEMENT THE BENEFITS OF A TANDEM 401 (k)/NON-QUALIFIED PLAN ARRANGEMENT By DOROTHY SANDERS WELLS Special to The Daily News Among the tax-qualified retirement plans hardest hit by recent tax law...